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Butler joined the Arkansas head coaching staff in 2005, after his second stint as an assistant at Alabama. During his time in Fayetteville, the Razorbacks made the NCAA Tournament eight times and the College World Series twice.

"There's no doubt in my mind that Todd will be extremely successful as the head coach at Wichita State," Van Horn said in a statement.

Perhaps the biggest impact of Butler's departure is the impact on recruiting. Butler helped to recruit five classes that ranked in the top 10 nationally, and saw a total of 57 Razorback players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.

"Todd was a valuable member of our coaching staff over the last eight years, helping to keep our program among the nation's elite, and is deserving of this opportunity to advance his coaching career," said Van Horn.

Butler was the head coach at McNeese State from 2001-03. In three seasons, he compiled a record of 90-83 and guided the Cowboys to the NCAA Regional in his final year.